St. Louis experienced one of the lowest excess death rates of any city in the U.S. during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic
in 1919, thanks to Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff’s strong leadership in the influenza epidemic, St. Louis…
Los Angeles experienced a lower epidemic death rate than many other American cities: 494 deaths per 100,000 people
By the end of the 1918 influenza epidemic, Los Angeles experienced a lower epidemic death rate than many…
Baltimore had 4,125 known deaths from the influenza pandemic
At the end of 1918, Baltimore had a total of almost 24,000 reported cases of influenza and 4,125…
Washington, D.C. commissioners removed restrictions on business hours related to the influenza epidemic
On Nov. 24, 1918, Washington, D.C. commissioners removed restrictions on business hours related to the influenza epidemic. Residents…
Birmingham experienced a second wave in new influenza cases
On Nov. 19, 1918, Birmingham experienced a second wave in new influenza cases from very few to 115…
Chicago experienced a total of 38,000 cases of influenza by the end of the epidemic
By Nov. 16, 1918, Chicago had experienced a total of 38,000 cases of influenza and 13,000 cases of…
New York City tallied 147,000 cases of influenza and pneumonia
By Nov. 16, 1918, the New York influenza figures overall, from September 15 through November 16 – the…
The Cincinnati Board of Health agreed to lift influenza-related restrictions
On Nov. 11, 1918, the Cincinnati Board of Health agreed to lift influenza-related restrictions. Theaters, movie houses, churches,…
Cleveland Health Commissioner announced the lifting of the city’s closure order and gathering ban due to pandemic
On Nov. 10, 1918, Cleveland Health Commissioner Dr. Harry L. Rockwood announced the lifting of the city’s closure…
Kentucky Board of Health lifted the closure order and gathering ban on Louisville
On Nov. 6, 1918, following improved influenza case numbers, the Kentucky Board of Health lifted the closure order…
Birmingham schools reopened
On Nov. 4, 1918, Birmingham schools reopened. Other schools in the county remained closed for the time being….
St. Paul officials voted to close schools, churches, theaters, and other places of assembly
On Nov. 3, 1918, it was becoming clear to all that St. Paul’s influenza situation was not improving,…
Baltimore health commissioner removed the city’s closure order
On Nov. 2, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Dr. John Blake removed the city’s closure order. Public schools were…
The city of Albany reported 7,091 cases of influenza, and no hospital deaths were reported
On Nov. 1, 1918, the city of Albany reported 7,091 cases of influenza, and no hospital deaths were…
The LA City Council passed anti-influenza ordinances requiring property tenants to clean doorways and sidewalks
On Oct. 31, 1918, the Los Angeles City Council passed anti-influenza ordinances requiring tenants of properties to clean…
Chicago music, entertainment, and food and hospitality facilities reopened after influenza pandemic
On Oct. 28, 1918, after Chicago influenza case tallies had declined, many bans were removed to that music,…
Baltimore Health Commissioner allowed churches, retail stores, movie houses, theaters, poolrooms, and lodges to reopen
On Oct. 26, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Blake decided to allow churches, retail stores, movie houses, theaters, poolrooms,…
Detroit teachers began training to volunteer to help assist healthcare workers to fight influenza
On Oct. 25, 1918, at the direction of the health department, Detroit teachers began training to volunteer to…
In response to growing epidemic, Utah board of health discussed a statewide mask mandate
On Oct. 25, 1918, in response to the growing epidemic, the Utah board of health discussed a statewide…
Health Commissioner ordered a restriction of St Louis business hours
On Oct. 20, 1918, Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff ordered a restriction of St. Louis business hours,…
Boston’s influenza closure ordered were removed
On Oct. 19, 1918, it was reported that over 3,500 Bostonians had died from influenza or pneumonia since…
Over 3,500 Bostonians had died from influenza or resulting pneumonia since the epidemic began
By Oct. 15, 1918, over 3,500 Bostonians had died from influenza or resulting pneumonia since the epidemic began….
The total number of Detroit influenza cases reached 3,000, straining the city’s hospitals
On Oct. 15, 1918, another 800 influenza cases were added to the rolls, the highest number to-date. The…
Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission banned public dancing and public funerals to slow transmission of influenza
On Oct. 11, 1918, the Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission passed a binding resolution banning public dancing and public…
Baltimore health commissioner ordered all churches and poolrooms closed
On Oct. 11, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Dr. John Blake ordered all churches and poolrooms closed, and hinted…
Cincinnati Health Officer estimated that there were between 4,000 and 4,500 influenza cases in the city
On Oct. 10, 1918, Cincinnati Health Officer Peters estimated that there were between 4,000 and 4,500 influenza cases…
Dallas theaters, playhouses, and all other places of public amusement were closed due to influenza
On Oct. 10, 1918, all Dallas theaters, playhouses, and all other places of public amusement were closed due…
Nashville schools were closed due to the influenza epidemicﾠ
On Oct. 9, 1918, Nashville schools were closed due to the influenza epidemic. In surrounding Davidson County, the…
Over 1,000 cases of influenza had been reported in Dallas
By Oct. 9, 1918, over 1,000 cases of influenza had been reported in Dallas. Later that day, Mayor…
Salt Lake City churches, schools, universities, theaters, and other gathering locations were ordered close to address influenza epidemicﾠ
On Oct. 9, 1918, all Salt Lake City churches and public schools and universities, theater, and other gathering…